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(noun) 1. intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights) / 2. something (such as an idea, invention, or process) that comes from a person's mind

There's a pervasive belief that there are no original thoughts and ideas... that everything has been said and done before. So what's challenges face someone who wants to create something original, and share it without losing it to someone else? Can ideas be considered public domain? Write a story in which a character considers something to be their intellectual property.

BONUS GOAL:Nostalgic Sound

If your submission contains a character hearing something which brings back memories, that entry will earn an extra point to be tallied during voting!

Challenge ends Monday, February 6th at 9:00PM EST

• Post your submission as a new entry using the template in the profile• Tag this week's entries as: [#] submission, 031 - intellectual property• If you have questions about this challenge, please ask them here